Chase x2, Bartica, Three Miles book ExxonMobil U14 final spots

A packed day of do-or-die action was on the cards at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground on Sunday as organisers Petra staged the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the sixth ExxonMobil Guyana Boys’ and Girls’ Under-14 football competition.
The youth football action began with the quarter-finals where Waramuri Secondary, Bartica Secondary, Chase’s Academic Foundation, and Marian Academy’s girls booked passage to the next round, all with high scoring.

Waramuri drubbed Abram Zuil Secondary 8-0 on the back of a Nikeisha Williams hat-trick in the 2nd, 9th and 28th minutes. Zabita Harris (13th), Shanesa Thomas (18th), Breanna Henry (26th), Darwina Boyal (36th) and Tina Williams (45th) later added one each to the massive tally.
Similarly, Bartica defeated East Ruimveldt by the same margin. Nerismar Williams was the star of the Bartica show, netting in the 27th, 29th and 38th minutes while Kelys Williams registered a brace in the 3rd and 11th minutes. Alesha Gonsalves (7th), Ronelly Williams (15th) and Virlerkys Simon (30th) accounted for the remaining goals.
Marian Academy then overcame Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary 6-2. Skylar Denobrega was the marksman to watch, finding the back of the net in the 14th, 20th, 36th and 29th minutes while Kaleigh Todd (17th) and Haley Haberkorn (50th) had one goal each. Tanizah Gilbert (4th) and Nakiesha Gafoor (48th) replied on behalf of Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary.

Chase’s Academy brought up their biggest win of the tournament with a 5-1 beating of Bush Lot Secondary. Leandra Henrito had a brace in the 12th and 20th minutes and Diana Edwards completed her hat-trick in the 18th, 35th and 40th minutes for their win. Ashante Scott had earlier opened the scoring for Bush Lot in the 8th minute.
On the other hand, boys’ defending champions Chase’s Academic Foundation thumped Bygeval Secondary 7-0. Aaron Vasconcellos opened the scoring in the 3rd minute and completed his brace in the 34th while his teammates Fabio Kowlessar, Nyron Barrow (16th); Jashan Haynes (19th); Trevon Glasgow (28th) and Jadan Christian (29th) added their names to the scoresheet once each.

Three Miles Secondary cruised past East Ruimveldt 4-0 with Isaiah Daniels (7th); Akeem DaSilva (13th, 31st) and Joshua James (35th) among the goalscorers.
Two dramatic quarter-finals followed, both going down to the wire for a result.
West Ruimveldt Secondary found themselves tied 2-2 with St John’s College at the end of regulation time, but eventually prevailed 6-5 on penalty kicks. Joel Griffith (12th) and Dominic Lesperance (30th) found the back of the net for West Ruimveldt while Omarion Matayre (5th) netted first for St John’s followed by Robinho Abrams’s 25th minute strike.
An identical regulation time result was witnessed between Waramuri and Dolphin Secondary, with Waramuri coming out on top 3-2 from penalties. Tyler Abrams’ 28th minute strike and an own goal in the 7th accounted for Dolphin’s 2 while Denzel John (15th) and an own goal in the 45th drew Waramuri level.
Over in the semi-finals, Chase’s girls cruised past Marian Academy 3-0, with goals from Diana Edwards and Leandra Henrito in the 1st and 9th minutes, in addition to an own goal in the 5th.
Nerismar Williams netted a brace in the 10th and 50th minutes, accompanied by a goal off the boots of Ronelly Williams in the 5th to lead Bartica Secondary to a 3-1 victory over Waramuri Secondary. Shanesa Thomas registered Waramuri’s consolation in the 13th minute.
Meanwhile, Chase’s boys ensured they would defend their title in the final with a 4-1 victory against West Ruimveldt in the semis. Nyron Barrow opened the scoring in the 4th and completed his brace in the 21st while Jashan Haynes and Fabio Kowlessar added to their tally in the 31st and 50th minutes. Issey Williams netted a screamer of a free-kick in the 10th for West Ruimveldt’s lone response.
Simeon Martinlade’s 5th minute strike made the difference between Three Miles and Waramuri Secondary’s boys in a win for the Region Seven outfit.
The ExxonMobil boys’ and girls’ finals are scheduled for Sunday, July 20 at the same venue. The teams are competing for a $400,000 grand prize in both boys’ and girls’ categories while second, third and fourth place will receive $200,000, $100,000 and $75,000 all for a school project of their choice.